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Two-Car Accident During Funeral

Last updated on Monday, April 24, 2006

(WEST BADEN) - A funeral procession caused a two car accident.

Indiana State Police say 67-year-old Robert L. Lacey, of Orleans, was slowing down to allow a funeral procession to pass when 83-year-old James H. Robinson, of West Baden, rear end Lacey's vehicle. Lacey's auto traveled over 380 feet before coming to rest. He lost a fuel tank in the accident.

Robinson was cited for speed too fast. Lacey was taken to the Bloomington hospital of Orange County and treated after he complained of neck and back pain. The West Baden first responders, French Lick Police Department, Orange County Sheriff's Department and Bloomington Hospital of Orange County assisted in the incident.

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